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gamesdepart.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.Zaxar. Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the device, confirm whether this file is present, and remove the detected object if it is found.
- Detection name
- Adware.Zaxar
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2021-01-10 06:08:12 (5 years ago)
- File hash
- ed4fa7f569eb2038851dc581dbcd9644
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.Zaxar, part of the Adware threat category.
Programs that inject advertising, change browser behavior, or monetize traffic through bundled components. Related Adware reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2020-05-25 19:47:17 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-10 06:08:12 (5 years ago).
Signed by OOO "FOOD-TRADE". The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
ThreatInfo has seen this file in user or system paths listed below. Unexpected locations increase the need for local verification.
Recommended action
What to do next
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the Adware category for related samples and common context.
File context
gamesdepart.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Adware.Zaxar, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-10 06:08:12 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.
If gamesdepart.exe appears on your computer unexpectedly, treat it as suspicious. Check its location, digital signature, and recent system changes before allowing it to run. A full anti-malware scan is recommended when this file is detected as Adware.Zaxar.
File Details
| MD5: | ed4fa7f569eb2038851dc581dbcd9644 |
| Size: | 661 KB |
| First Published: | 2020-05-25 19:47:17 (6 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-01-10 06:08:12 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | Adware.Zaxar (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-01-10 06:08:12 (5 years ago) |
Detection screenshot
The screenshot is a visual record of a GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection for this sample. Use the hash and metadata above as the primary identifiers when comparing the file on your system.
Overview
| Signed By: | OOO "FOOD-TRADE" |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on gamesdepart.exe is reported as valid. A valid signature helps confirm publisher identity, but it does not automatically make the file safe if the installer was bundled, abused, or downloaded from an untrusted source.
Common Places:
| %appdata% |
| %sysdrive%\windows.old\users\dns\appdata\roaming |
ThreatInfo has observed gamesdepart.exe in the locations listed above. Files found in temporary folders, user profile folders, startup locations, or unusual application directories should be reviewed more carefully than files installed under a known program directory.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen gamesdepart.exe across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 94.1% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for gamesdepart.exe is Windows 10 with 88.2% of observed hits. If your system differs from the common profile, check whether the file was introduced by a specific installer, archive, or removable device.
Analysis
gamesdepart.exe is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows GUI. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
fcae27bb2b8748ec79e32fbabb0a65ef
a6352f58eb9a29c69031ea2b40e36120
5ece22b5a66726d585d0e715285df819
6aa7a61a6a2fcd3d65ed93907a51ebce
1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
d4b1f9ab648a0fc407534a589a5a8ebb
2d258c9241d6f6e2b87e5c094133b899
PE section names and hashes can reveal packing, injected resources, or unusual build artifacts. Sections with uncommon names, very large raw data, or hashes that differ from a trusted copy deserve additional review.
Report conclusion
GridinSoft detects this file as Adware.Zaxar
This report identifies gamesdepart.exe by MD5 ed4fa7f569eb2038851dc581dbcd9644. It is part of the Adware report group. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.